Crucial internal SSDs

Space meets speed with lightning fast, reliable internal SSDs

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Tailored use, universal performance

Find the perfect storage solution for what drives you.

Reduce load times

Drastically reduce load times for PC and PS5 games and jump into the action faster than your opponents — the difference between clutching the round or getting caught off guard.

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Store your 4K videos and photos

No more running out of space in the middle of your big project.

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Smoother streaming

Fast boot times, instant application switching

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Fast file access

Open your projects, notes and photos instantly

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Power your console and 
handheld

Boost your console or handheld performance

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Internal SSD key features

  • Faster data transfer rates than Gen4 SSDs 
  • Reduced latency for quicker response times 
  • Supports simultaneous applications without bottlenecks 
  • Enhanced power efficiency
ssd feature gen5

  • High-speed data transfer
  • Low latency  
  • Multitasking support 
  • Improved power efficiency over Gen3 
Internal ssd feature gen4

  • Significantly faster boot and load times
  • Immediate access to data
  • Transfer files quickly and effortless multitasking
Internal ssd feature speed

  • Maintains speed and stability over time 
  • Less prone to wear and damage with no moving parts   
  • Advanced error correction and wear leveling technology    
  • High endurance ratings 
Internal ssd feature reliability

  • Most M.2 SSDs support the option for heatsinks or include heat 
spreaders
  • Maintains performance under heavy workloads 
  • Controller cooling keeps SSDs at stable operating conditions
  • Silent when in use
Internal ssd feature thermal management

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Upgrade your device with blazing-fast internal storage

Gamers

Level up those load times and dominate every match with ultra-fast internal SSDs built for gamers — experience quicker boot times and faster loading with next-gen speed and reliability.

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Creatives

Creatives need speed and capacity to tackle tough workloads and bring every vision to life. Whether editing videos or curating large portfolios, you need fast load times, smooth workflows and reliable performance to keep creating.

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Professionals

Storage built for professionals to deliver the speed, reliability, and efficiency needed for demanding workloads — whether you're crunching data or managing projects.

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Students

Upgrade your daily routine with an internal SSD that boosts boot times, speeds up apps and provides you with ample space for all your photos and files — perfect for browsing, streaming and staying productive.

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Internal SSD FAQs

 

Need some guidance? We answer common questions about internal SSDs to help you understand their benefits and how they can improve your everyday computer tasks.

SSDs are faster than HDDs and more power efficient as they have no moving parts. That performance improvement comes at a price, so SSDs are usually more expensive, though the difference in price between the two types of storage technology has lessened considerably since SSDs first came to market.

The average lifespan of SSDs and HDDs varies based on usage and environment. SSDs typically last 5-10 years, measured in terabytes written (TBW). HDDs usually last 3-5 years due to mechanical wear. Both can last longer with proper care. Check product warranties for lifespan indications and support.

Yes, NVMe SSDs are much faster than SATA SSDs, with speeds averaging around 10,000-12,000 MB/s writes and 12,000-14,000 MB/s reads, compared to 510MB/s and 560MB/s for SATA. NVMe SSDs fit in M.2 slots. Check available slots using the Crucial Upgrade Selector or Crucial System Scanner.

While NVMe SSDs do not always need a heatsink, you should use one if the quality of airflow in your PC tower or laptop is compromised, you’re overclocking or even if you just want consistent performance without the thermal throttling that can result from an overheated system.

Open Disk Management, right click the unallocated space on the SSD, and select "Initalize Disk." For more detailed information visit our article on How to Initialize Your SSD for Windows.

For detailed instructions, check out our guides on installing an SSD in a PC, in a laptop, Playstation, or installing an NVMe PCIe M.2 SSD.

Additional resources


 

  1. Typical I/O performance numbers as measured using CrystalDiskMark® with command queue full and write cache enabled. Fresh out-of-box (FOB) state is assumed. For performance measurement purposes, the SSD may be restored to FOB state using the secure erase command. System variations will affect measured results.

  2. Some of the storage capacity is used for formatting and other purposes and is not available for data storage. 1GB equals 1 billion bytes.